St. Patrick’s Day Deals Austin 2026 – Verified Food and Drink Specials

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St. Patrick’s Day in Austin for 2026 falls on a Tuesday, which means the “St. Patrick’s Day” celebrations are kicking off as early as Friday, March 13th! Whether you are looking for a massive street festival at The Domain or want to quietly enjoy a perfectly poured pint of Guinness in Mueller, the 512 is going all out with green beer, corned beef, and plenty of Irish “craic.”

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Local Austin Favorites

• B.D. Riley’s Irish Pub (Mueller): The “St. Practice Day” starts March 14th with live music; March 17th features bagpipers, Irish dancers, and their famous (never green!) Guinness pours. No cover.
• Foxy’s Proper Pub: Serving up “Proper Pints,” Irish Margaritas, and corned beef specials. Catch a live harpist from 11 am – 2 pm on the 17th.
• Jack & Ginger’s Irish Pub: Hosting Austin’s massive Rock Rose street fest with 82 beers on tap, green brew, and a $10-$20 cover for live outdoor stages.
• Kelly’s Irish Pub: South Austin’s go-to for authentic vibes. Look for $5 Guinness pints during their “St. Paddy’s Eve” happy hour (March 16).
• Cork & Barrel (Round Rock): Their “St. Paddy’s Birthday Bash” features a specialty menu with Kenney Fort Bangers & Mash and Irish Whiskey tastings from 11 am – 7 pm.
• The Dead Rabbit: This Austin outpost is running a “Patty’s Pop-Up” all month with themed cocktails and over-the-top emerald decor.
• Black Sheep Lodge: Staying true to their South Lamar roots with $3 Mexican canned beers and $2 off TX pints, perfect for a low-key green celebration.
• Scholz Garden: America’s longest-running biergarten is swapping steins for Guinness and Magner’s cider specials all day.

Nationally Popular Restaurants

• Applebee’s: $6 “Saintly Sips” are back, including the Emerald Escape and Tipsy Leprechaun.
• Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar: $8.95 Irish Nachos paired with a $3 Guinness — a solid heavy hitter for your Tuesday lunch.
• Bennigan’s: Celebrating their 50th year with a “Blarney Blast” menu featuring Reuben Burgers and $50 Lucky Bundles.
• Dairy Queen: The Mint OREO Blizzard is the official green treat of the month.
• Del Taco: Rewards members get a BOGO Epic Fresh Guac Burrito on March 17-18.
• Dutch Bros Coffee: Limited-time Irish-inspired beverages are hitting the menu for the full week of the 17th.
• Krispy Kreme: Wear green on March 17th to get a FREE O’riginal Glazed doughnut (no purchase necessary!).
• McAlister’s Deli: Grab a $1 Lucky Lemonade with any entree purchase for rewards members.
• McDonald’s: The legendary Shamrock Shake and OREO Shamrock McFlurry are available at all Austin locations.
• Raising Cane’s: Caniac Club members get a free 22-oz Leprechaun Lemonade on the 17th.
• Sonic Drive-In: Look for the “Sour Shamrock Slush” topped with rainbow candy and popping fizz.
• Yogurtland: “Lucky Irish Mint” is the featured flavor, perfect with green sprinkles.

St. Paddy’s Bar Crawl Specials

If you’re hitting the “Dirty 6th” or West 6th circuits, these crawl-specific deals are active for wristband holders (and many for walk-ins!):

• Coyote Ugly Saloon: $3 Domestic beers and $5 Lemon Drops for the early crowd.
• BBG’s & Happy Chick: $2 Jello Shots, $6 Guinness, and half-priced appetizers.
• El Cockfight: Swapping tequila for tradition with $4 Pacificos and themed green cocktails.
• Roe Bucks & Co.: $5 Paddy’s Irish Whiskey and $5 Guinness pours.
• Shakespear’s Pub: Hosting the official Bar Crawl after-party starting at 8 pm on Tuesday.

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Lacey is a freelancer and Austin local who’s always on the hunt for new restaurants to try, fun activities to do, and local events to attend. She loves sharing her discoveries with others through her writing and hopes her work encourages both visitors and locals to be active in the community. When she’s not writing, you can find her exploring one of the city’s many hiking trails with her Blue Heeler, Oreo, getting lost in a good book, or dancing the night away to some house or techno beats at one of her favorite rave spots.

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